The Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Seattle

411 University Street, Seattle Central Business District, Seattle, WA 98101, United States of America (show on map)

Expert reviews

Frommers review:

“Covering an entire city block smack-dab in the heart of downtown, the Fairmont Olympic is Seattle’s grande dame of hotels and the place to stay if you want a traditional, full-service, grand hotel experience. The majesty, opulence and scale of its lobby and the Georgian Room is simply unparalleled.”

Featured as Frommer’s Exceptional Choice in Seattle.

Lonely Planet review:

“With 450 rooms and every imaginable service, this place is certainly a splurge, but it’s worth exploring even if you don’t stay here – have an oyster at Shuckers, the oak-paneled hotel bar, or pose like royalty on the Versailles-worthy main staircase.”

Fodors review:

“A Seattle landmark since 1924, the Fairmont Olympic offers refined luxury and top-notch customer service. No wonder it attracts a fiercely loyal clientele, who also appreciate its prime Downtown location, many amenities, and timeless glamor.”

Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Seattle.

Telegraph review:

“One of Seattle’s most historic hotels. The Fairmont Olympic strikes the right balance between old-world glamour in its lobby and contemporary luxury in its rooms.”

Guest rating

This an aggregated customer review rating of The Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Seattle. We have taken customer review ratings from hotel booking sites, search engines, the official hotel website and other travel platforms. This is the average of all those ratings. We only list places that have a customer review rating of at least 4.0 out of 5.0

4.6 out of 5.0

Ranked 4th in Seattle

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What guests liked

All you need to know

Seattle’s premier luxury hotel, Fairmont Olympic Hotel is a sheer symbol of the Italian Renaissance. Located in the heart of downtown Seattle, the hotel is looked upon for its spacious rooms, corridors, full-time fitness center, and indoor pool or spa. The classic experiences of Fairmont are evaluated during special offers and weddings & events.

The greatest number of times you visit the Fairmont Olympic Hotel, you will get to learn that the diligent hotel hosts award-winning moments. The place is localhost to dining also. A soothing Pacific Northwest cuisine carries within the Georgian contemporarily structured symphony. The afternoon tea is a traditional tea that fills an elegant atmosphere.

If oysters are your first preference, then you are going to visit the Shuckers lying in the beauty of the Fairmont which serves fresh fish with varieties of oysters. Every Thursday to Saturday involves live music in the Terrace Lounge with creative cocktails. The artisanal beers and wine are paired up with elevated, inspired appetizers. The daily opened 4 Th Ave Espresso Bar is a store for freshly roasted coffee with homemade sweet and savory treats. Along with a fitness center, a premier day spa with center boasting 3000 plus pampering space is in wait for your presence. You can bring your dear pet to the place as it supports a pet-friendly tag with hands down.

Fairmont Olympic floor plans are constructed in a way that can support 750 guests with grandeur for every gathering. Weddings and social events are the first preferences of the place. It suits the right vibe you want with your event.

 

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Location

Recent guest reviews

4.5

Patricia

26 June 2023

Fabulous

everything was great!

4.5

Beth

19 June 2023

Fabulous

Expensive

Expensive $40 for breakfast!!!

5.0

Els

17 June 2023

Great location, wonderfull staff, I highly recommend

We had a lovely spacious room on the 11th floor. The in room dining options are incredibly good! Proper restaurant quality brought to you, in your room. The bar in the lobby is very nice and lively in the evening.

5.0

Margie

8 June 2023

a wonderful splurge

glamorous, beautiful. wonderful meal at the George

5.0

Angelica

7 June 2023

Amazing

Loved the pool and hot tub, speakeasy too!

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4.5

Eri

5 June 2023

Fabulous

Good lobby with good bar. Very comfortable bed. Front desk service was amazing. Thank you.

Breakfast - service was amazing. ordered avocado toast w salmon - salmon was half dried out, toast was over toasted. I was embarrassed to make so much noise when i try to cut the toast😓. i was putting my expectation too high?

5.0

Azsa

5 June 2023

beautiful hotel, but the cost wasn't worth the lack of hospitality

beautiful and comfy

coffee bar barista was unkind and seemed very stressed and spicy with customers

5.0

Andrew

2 June 2023

nice

nice

5.0

Donald

31 May 2023

Exceptional

The bed was like sleeping on clouds. And the staff was amazing

The pool was cold! Not enjoyable

5.0

Frank

30 May 2023

we had a wonderful room, +GREAT clam chowder!!!

Fairmont always delivers excellent properties, right down to the bell cap. professional staff.

4.5

Stover

4 May 2023

Fabulous

The staff went above and beyond at every turn to accommodate our needs and changes. It was wonderful.

4.5

Desmond

27 April 2023

Fabulous

Fantastic breakfast setting in art deco " The George" room. Lovely bar area as well.

5.0

Regina

3 April 2023

loved the hotel; service and staff. I will return again

the rooms were beautiful, loved the beds, the pool, sauna and room service!

5.0

Caroline

12 March 2023

It was well above expectations!

The staff were all so lovely and so accommodating and so professional.

5.0

Rebecca

27 February 2023

We'll be back!

The location is great and we were very happy with the room, the people who helped us, breakfast - everything!

5.0

Volmar

21 February 2023

it was exceptionall.

luxurious

5.0

Laura

19 February 2023

Exceptional

Exceptional hotel, we love the Fairmont hotels. Outstanding comfort and amazing location.

4.5

Dulcinea

18 February 2023

Fabulous

classic, beautiful, style, great beds, fitness room and pool!

4.0

Megan

4 February 2023

Very good

It’s very beautiful, friendly staff, etc.

Service at the lobby bar is not good. A little bit overpriced for what it is.

5.0

Silvia

27 January 2023

Very pleasant experience!!!

location, comfort and quality service.

5.0

Susan

4 January 2023

The Fairmont exceeded our expectations.

Hotel was decorated for the holiday season, had a warm and inviting staff, and our room was clean and well appointed.

Nothing…loved it!

5.0

Briana

22 December 2022

Exceptional

beautiful! building and facilities were fantastic!

wish the menu had more options

4.0

Allan

20 December 2022

Very good

Staff were very nice. Looked as if there some very nice restaurants inside the hotel that we may try in the future. Bed was big and comfy and seemed fairly quiet.

Inside our room the only two places that were not cleaned well was the coffee bar inside the room and the bathroom floor could use some cleaning. There was just a slight musty smell in the room, but given the age of the establishment, it was to be expected. Had the room been fully cleaned, I would have rated it 5 star. This may have just been a oversight by the cleaning staff (we all make mistakes).

5.0

Asha

6 December 2022

Exceptional

Central location. Close to Orca. Multiple restaurants on site. Craft cocktail bar. Beautiful holiday decorations.

Food open later.

4.0

Swedberg

21 November 2022

Very good

Staff was very friendly and helpful.

The price was high and the prices in the restaurant were too high.

Hotel facilities

General

  • - Room service
  • - Non-smoking rooms
  • - Facilities for disabled guests
  • - Barber/beauty shop
  • - Family rooms
  • - Lift
  • - Safety deposit box
  • - Packed lunches
  • - Car hire
  • - Heating
  • - Allergy-free room
  • - Non-smoking throughout
  • - Air conditioning
  • - Minimarket on site
  • - Paid WiFi
  • - Pet basket
  • - Pet bowls

Business facilities

  • - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)

Food & Drink

  • - Bar
  • - Snack bar
  • - Special diet menus (on request)
  • - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
  • - Fruits (additional charge)
  • - Coffee house on site

Reception services

  • - 24-hour front desk
  • - Express check-in/check-out
  • - Luggage storage
  • - ATM/cash machine on site
  • - Concierge service
  • - Invoice provided

Activities

  • - Fitness centre
  • - Golf course (within 3 km) (additional charge)
  • - Spa and wellness centre (additional charge)
  • - Massage (additional charge)
  • - Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • - Indoor pool
  • - Indoor pool (all year)
  • - Beauty Services
  • - Facial treatments
  • - Waxing services
  • - Make up services
  • - Manicure
  • - Pedicure
  • - Body treatments
  • - Body scrub
  • - Body wrap
  • - Light therapy
  • - Spa facilities

Outdoors

  • - Terrace

Parking

  • - Parking garage
  • - Electric vehicle charging station
  • - Accessible parking

Pool and wellness

  • - Heated pool
  • - Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • - Swimming pool
  • - Swimming Pool

Miscellaneous

  • - 24-hour security
  • - Key access
  • - Key card access
  • - Smoke alarms
  • - CCTV in common areas
  • - CCTV outside property
  • - Fire extinguishers
  • - Breakfast takeaway containers
  • - Delivered food is securely covered
  • - Access to health care professionals
  • - Face masks for guests available
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